Thursday, October 24, 2013

On Thursday, November 7 at 6:30 PM, please join us for the latest installment of the Critics' Choice Film Series. We will be showing The Cooler, which stars William H. Macy and Maria Bello in the story of a Las Vegas a man with terrible luck. He makes a living by being a professional gamblers' jinx for a casino. When his luck starts to improve it is bad news for his boss. Rated R, 101 minutes. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Saturday, November 2 at 12:00 and 2:00 p.m. Calling All Writers, November is National Novel Writing Month. The Library has two exciting events to celebrate: Author Mike Penncavage, featured speaker of the Garden State Speculative Fiction Writers will conduct a workshop on novel writing at 12:00 p.m., then the New Jersey Authors Network will be hosting a multi-author panel at 2:00 pm. Join authors such as Jon Gibbs, Rachelle Burk & Yvonne Ventresca and learn tips on getting published in today’s market. For more information, please call the Library: (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Photo Tour Of The U.S.A. On Wednesday, October 16th at 7:00 p.m. Photographer, author and speaker Walter Choroszewski will present a lively program called: ”It’s On My List” highlighting the 50 States and 100 National Parks that he has photographed or visited over the years. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Do you need help with downloading and sending photos through your email account?

Are you interested in learning how to download eBooks and Zinio digital magazines?

Tech savvy teens will be waiting to help you master technology skills. Starting Saturday November 2 from 11 am - 1 pm and then continuing Saturdays from 11 am to 1 pm and Mondays 6 to 8 pm. Meet near the information desk, no Registration Required! For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext 5033 or e-mail Jackie.

Wednesday, October 09, 2013

On Thursday, October 24 at 7:00 p.m. The General Book Discussion Group will discuss The Language Instinct by Steven Pinker: Pinker, an expert on language and the mind explains everything you always wanted to know about language: how it works, how children learn it, how it changes, how the brain computes it, and how it evolved. He weaves our knowledge of language into a compelling story. Books are available at the Circulation Desk. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

On Thursday, October 17 at 7:00 p.m. The Bookenders Book Discussion Group will meet to discuss The House At Riverton by Kate Morton: Living out her final days in a nursing home, ninety-eight-year-old Grace remembers the secrets surrounding the 1924 suicide of a young poet during a glittering society party hosted by Grace's English aristocrat employers, a family that is shattered by war. Books are available at the Circulation Desk. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

On Monday, October 14 at 7:00 p.m., The Ladies Night Out Book Discussion Group will review Last Letter From Your Lover by Jojo Moyes: More than 40 years after a car accident causes Jennifer to lose her memory, a journalist becomes obsessed by the story and seeks the truth in the hopes of revitalizing her career. Also: The Chaperone by Laura Morarity: A story of friendship between the young Louise Brooks, and the 36-year-old woman who chaperones her in New York City for a summer, and how it changes both lives. Books are available at the Circulation Desk. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Monday, October 07, 2013

Thursday, Oct. 10, 7:00 p.m. Pearl Harbor Survivor Speaks Arthur M. Goldstone, Retired USMC and long time resident of Old Bridge will speak about his experiences during the Pearl Harbor attack and World War II. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.